The Delhi government threw open to the public four fully automated driving test centres here on Wednesday.
The first of the fully automated driving test centres (ADTCs) was inaugurated by Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot at Mayur Vihar I Regional Transport Office. The other three ADTCs — at Vishwas Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan and Shakur Basti — also started operation on Wednesday.
The scientifically designed tracks at the ADTCs include space for testing reverse parallel parking, up-gradient, Forward-8, Reverse-S, traffic junction, H-track for four-wheelers, read a government statement. Similar facilities have been planned for eight other locations — Lado Sarai, Raja Garden, Hari Nagar, Burari, Loni, Rohini, Jharoda Kalan and Dwarka.
“A track to test overtaking skills has also been introduced for the first time. This infrastructure, developed jointly with the Department of Transport, ensures that applicants are tested for skills that are actually required as per Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989,” the statement read.
For a two-wheeler licence, applicants have to drive around a serpentine track to showcase their manoeuvring skills. They will also be tested for emergency braking and skills to ride on a straight ramp — both introduced for the first time.
The use of high-resolution cameras, real-time video, instant results and online registration makes the entire process convenient and efficient, and helps get accurate and consistent results, the statement added.